Theresa Savoy
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PROFILE
To obtain a position as a medical assistant in a medical office, utilizing my training, skills and experience.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Medical Assistant and Interpersonal Skills - Experience in working with diverse populations in high-pressure, high-volume settings. Excellent Listening and verbal communications skills with the ability to follow instructions furnished verbally and in written form. Knowledge of medical office practices, procedures and equipment, including multi-line telephones, data entry, copier and facsimile machines; venipuncture, injections, sterile prep, EKG Prep, dosage calculations, urinalysis and examination room preparation. Practices “codes of confidentiality, patient, understanding, compassionate, and dependable.
EXPERIENCE
Medical Assistant (internship) 11/2006 - 4/2007
Washington Nursing Facility, Washington, DC
• Greeted patients and visitors and verified patient information in the current system.
• Performed routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly.
• Performed administrative duties, including answering the phone, greeted patients, updated and filed patients’ medical records, filled out insurance forms, handled correspondence, scheduled appointments, arranged for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handled billing and bookkeeping.
• Took medical histories and recorded vital signs, explained treatment procedures to patients, prepared patients for examination, and assisted the physician during the examination.
• Collected and prepared laboratory specimens or performed basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposed of contaminated supplies and sterilized medical instruments.
• Arranged examining-room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintained supplies and equipment, and kept waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.
• Performed all other routine administrative and clinical tasks, as required. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Home Health Aide- Wanda Thompson and Family, Washington, DC 7/2011 to 09/2017 Home Health Aide- EZ Nursing Center Oxon Hill, MD 10/2002 to 12/2009 Home Health Aide - Jamal Edmonds and Family, Riverdale, MD 1/1999 to 8/2002 EDUCATION
H.S. Diploma
Willliam Fleming High School, Roanoke, VA — 6/1987 SKILLS
• Medical Office Assisting Progam, University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D 4/2007